Comparison

Repeat Timer vs Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Repeat Timer

This app provides a simple and effective way to set up recurring reminders for various tasks and routines. It features customizable timers, optional interval cycles, and background operation with visual and audio notifications.

Highlights
  • Customizable repeating timers
  • Optional interval timer cycles
  • Background operation with notifications
  • Multiple alert sounds
  • Visual and audio alerts
  • Precise duration setting
Features
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The #1 best-selling repeating timer app since 2013 with over 500,000 downloads, Repeat Timer is a simple recurring reminder for all of your repeating tasks and routines – taking your medications, getting up from your desk to stretch, cooking, yoga and meditation, TV time for kids, workouts and more! –– Easy to use: Simply name your timer, set the main timer duration, choose number of repeats and press Start! –– Optional interval timer: Use the optional interval timer that runs between main timer cycles (for example, 2min – 30sec – 2min – 30sec – 2min). Great for interval workouts! –– Works in the background: Run your timer while using other apps or with the phone in sleep mode. You’ll get hands-free visual and audio notifications that you don’t need to stop or dismiss. Downloaded over 600,000 times, our Repeat Timer apps are relied on daily by parents, teachers, coaches and more around the world. Get the app and join them to stay on track with your routines, minimize stress and make your days more productive and efficient! Download Repeat Timer today to streamline all of your routines: ––––––––––––––––––––––– • Easily configure and start your timers in seconds • Repeat timer cycles up to 5 times (up to 99 when you unlock Pro) • See your timer title in notification alerts to avoid confusing them • Choose from 15 high quality alert sounds, including voice commands (40 in Pro) • Engage the optional interval timer for more versatility • Runs in the background with sound and notification alerts • Enjoy the beautiful interface with animations and sound effects • Set your precise duration to the second Thousands of people use Repeat Timer every day: ––––––––––––––––––––––– • Fitness enthusiasts use it for interval, tabata and circuit workouts • Teachers use it to time quizzes, breaks and classroom activities • Coaches use it for drills and practice sessions • Students use it for flash cards study, exams and more • Office workers use it as a reminder to get up and stretch every hour and to look away from the screen to relax your eyes every 20 minutes • Yogis use it for practice and meditation • Parents use it for TV and computer time for the kids • Seniors use it to remember to take their medications and to measure their blood sugar • Productive people use it for the Pomodoro® technique to time work/break intervals Lite / Pro differences: – 1 timer / Up to 10 timers – 5 repeats / 99 repeats – 15 alert sounds / 50 alert sounds Try Lite free and easily upgrade to Pro via in-app purchase. Thank you for taking a look and enjoy! Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://www.repeattimerapp.com/privacy/

About

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer

This app offers a simple, one-tap timer for various activities like focus, study, and workouts. It displays finish times, works in the background with notifications, and supports vibration for silent mode. An upgrade option removes ads and adds lock screen countdowns and custom sounds.

Highlights
  • One-tap start
  • Finish times displayed
  • Background notifications
  • Vibration for silent mode
  • Easy repeat function
  • Battery friendly operation
Features
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ListTimer is a free timer app that can be started with just one tap. It displays end times and works in the background. ●One Tap to Start All you have to do is tap it once. ●Finish Times Displayed on Screen It shows the time your alarm will finish. ●Notifies You in Background When the timer ends, ListTimer also notifies you in the background. ●Vibration ListTimer vibrates your device so you can also use it in silent mode. ●Repeat Easily Tap the repeat button to repeat the timer at intervals. ●Battery Friendly ListTimer doesn't consume your battery power in the background because it notifies you after you close the app. URL Scheme = "listtimer:" @http://icons8.com/ ■■ Upgrade ■■ - No Ads - Countdown on Lockscreen - Change Alarm Sound - Customize Theme Color - Longer Interval Settings - Save 2 or More Favorites 【Privacy Policy and Term of Use】 https://texttospeech.helpshift.com/a/timerapp/?l=en&s=help&f=privacy-policy

Screenshots

Repeat Timer3 screens
Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Repeat Timer at none against Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer's shown. Repeat Timer also leads on ratings volume (7.4K vs 302). Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (89% vs 64%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Repeat Timer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Repeat Timer against 4.6 for Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Repeat Timer has 7.4K ratings behind it against 302, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Repeat Timer's written reviews are positive against 89% of Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Repeat Timer versus Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepeat TimerSimple Timer & Alarm ListTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (7.4K ratings)4.6 (302 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews89.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.4K — better302
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApplorium LtdLemon LLC

Customer experience

Repeat Timer

All ratings7,381 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews375 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.2%
Negative28.5%

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer

All ratings302 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative5.7%

Bugs and requests

Repeat Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Alarm fails to trigger when app is closed or locked
  • Vibration doesn't work reliably in background
  • App fails to download (stuck on iCloud icon)
  • Notification bar alert insufficient to wake users
  • Inconsistent vibration performance in some scenarios

Requested features

7 requests
  • 12-hour time format option for end-time display
  • Independent alarm volume control (separate from phone volume)
  • Simpler repeat function toggle (zero repeat option in settings)
  • Text/description field to note what timer is for
  • Interval repetition with alerts
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  • Larger font size option
  • Custom time ranges including seconds

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Repeat Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Repeat Timer Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Repeat Timer Pro$3.991 Month
  • Repeat Timer Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Repeat Timer Pro$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • RT Pro customers' upgrade$9.99
  • Upgrade to Pro$19.99
  • Upgrade to Pro$39.99
4 purchases

Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer

Subscriptions3
  • ListTime One Weeek$0.497 Days
  • ListTimer Plus$2.491 Month
  • ListTimer Plus7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • ListTimer Plus$4.99

Questions

Is Repeat Timer free?
Repeat Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer free?
Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Repeat Timer or Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer?
Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer is rated higher. Repeat Timer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer averages 4.6 from 302 ratings.
Do Repeat Timer or Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer have ads?
Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer shows ads; Repeat Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Repeat Timer or Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer?
Repeat Timer ships an update monthly, and Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer every 5 days. Most recently, Repeat Timer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Simple Timer & Alarm ListTimer on September 23, 2026.

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